CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $461
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Queens Hospital Center is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $461. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$461

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $461 (101%)
Insurance Median: $210 (46%)
Cash: $461 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (46% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Healthfirst $20 - $472 4%
Aetna $35 - $257 8%
Affinity $35 - $472 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $40 - $529 9%
Carelon $40 - $210 9%
Centerlight $40 - $330 9%
Elderplan $40 - $472 9%
Fidelis $40 - $671 9%
Wellcare $41 - $44 9%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $42 - $491 9%
Hamaspik $42 9%
United Behavioral Health $45 - $231 10%
Oscar $50 - $708 11%
Local 1199 $86 - $562 19%
Oxford $184 40%
United $184 - $224 40%
Metroplus $193 - $472 42%
Amidacare $210 46%
Senior Whole Health $210 46%
Carelon (Amida Care) $214 47%
Vnsny $214 - $472 47%
Emblem $262 - $283 57%
Magnacare $374 - $496 82%
Vaccn $472 103%
Cigna $496 109%
Multiplan $529 116%
Villagecare Max $562 123%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals